California Child and Family Service Review System: nonminor dependents

The law adds measures to the state’s county child-welfare review system for supports that can help foster youth transitioning to adulthood pursue education and economic stability.

What the law does ​

• Requires the California Child and Family Service Review System to include data on nonminor dependents’ use of poverty-reduction programs.
• Specifically includes FAFSA completion and enrollment in postsecondary or vocational education among the measures.
• Requires the State Department of Social Services to comprehensively review county performance on these measures at least every five years.
• Allows the department to seek stakeholder feedback on additional relevant data.

Who it affects ​

• Nonminor dependents in California’s child welfare system.
• County child welfare systems subject to state performance reviews.
• The State Department of Social Services.